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Science Saturday

  • Brian Spears
  • December 5, 2009
The surface of Mars had liquid water recently. Two things. 1. I’m not talking about the latest Doctor Who special which hasn’t aired in the US yet so why would…
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Science Saturday

  • Brian Spears
  • August 29, 2009
I’m starting this Science Saturday in the world of alcoholic consumption, which is a world very dear to me. I am joyful in every study that suggests moderate drinking is…
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Saturday Morning Links

  • Brian Spears
  • August 15, 2009
Morning, everyone. Here are some links to get your weekend started. I suspect that I’ll never be buying in a bar where bartenders harvest the grain that makes their spirits.…
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Saturday Morning Links

  • Brian Spears
  • August 1, 2009
Just in time for your next dinner party: mermaids are considered halal. In case you were wondering. Here’s a really cool museum idea: 80 years of patent models. The Wall…
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Our Robot Overlords are Coming

  • Brian Spears
  • May 16, 2009
And we’re helping them learn. Okay, that’s a bit apocalyptic, and I for one welcome our new robot overlords, when they eventually show up. The link is to the latest…
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Brian’s Saturday Morning Links

  • Brian Spears
  • May 9, 2009
Has it been this way since the invention of the portrait? Does every generation look back at family pictures and wonder what the hell they were thinking? Overthinking It has…
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